Told in verse, Sam’s story sheds light on the experience of ASD(Autism Spectrum Disorder) children and their parents. Sam is shy, a bit prickly and quite particular about certain things – just like many autistic kids.

The message of his story is that autistic people want to be accepted for who they are. Although we should try and understand one another better, the point shouldn’t be to try and make people with autism “normal”… any more than a hedgehog should learn to become a sheep.

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The Team
helping Sam out

Sam has agreat teamthat has helped
create him and his project so far:

MAAN Creativeis a boutiquedesign, illustrationandanimationstudio based inJohannesburg, South Africa, founded byMichael ClarkandJohan Scheepers.MAAN works on a broad range of projects from TV channel branding to animated commercials and corporate AV’s. MAAN is heading up the development ofSam the Hedgehog.

David O’Sullivanis a renowned localbroadcaster andradio personalitywho has worked for in the radio and TV industry for the past 30 years and currently hosts ‘Breakfast with David’ on Kaya FM.He has a son with Autism and has a keen interest promoting awareness of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).